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EJ08 YHX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,188 miles

front drop link duster cover perished

front lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

n/s and o/s front tyre worn slight on inner eadge

surface corrosion on front subfram

Fail 11 Jun 2026 49,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front drop link duster cover perished

front lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

n/s and o/s front tyre worn slight on inner eadge

surface corrosion on front subfram

Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,875 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre worn slight on inner eadge

Fail 13 Jun 2025 38,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyre worn slight on inner eadge

rear exhaust rubber bush split

surface corrosion under all suspension component

Pass 11 Jun 2024 37,090 miles

all 4 tyre has slight worn

Fail 10 Jun 2024 37,090 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

all 4 tyre has slight worn

exhaust system corroded rear and back box

Pass 15 Jun 2023 34,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 31,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,099 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 28,996 miles

Front suspension compartment rusty and corroded

Offside Front Inner steering rack leaking slightly oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber bushes excessively perishing

Washer hose leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer hose leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 23,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,349 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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EJ08 YHX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 YHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ08 YHX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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